Senior Care Assistant Night

The Chadwick; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care facility in Hoddesdon is seeking a Senior Night Care Assistant to ensure the safety and well-being of residents during the night. The role involves leading a team, conducting regular checks, and promoting a calm environment. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 and be working towards Level 3, with strong leadership and communication skills. Competitive pay rates offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ 2 working towards NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff.
• Effective communication with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a walking handover is carried out and all residents are accounted for.
• Support with the training and development of all staff.
• Carry out regular checks throughout the night.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 working towards Level 3

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Night Care Assistant to be accountable for the home and the residents, who will create a calm and secure atmosphere throughout the night. Ensuring regular checks according to each resident's individual needs, and leading the team on the floor.

Rate of Pay: Weekday £13.38, Weekend £14.20

Contract Type: Permanent, Contract Hours: Full Time

Hoddesdon - The Chadwell

Care & Wellbeing: Working in care can be challenging, but it's also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our 'whole home approach' ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure a walking handover is carried out and that all residents are accounted for at the start and the end of the shift.
• Ensure that all staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and the creation of the right atmosphere and leading by example.
• Support with the training and development of all staff and supporting the in-house training programme is both implemented and monitored to a high standard.
• Support residents with all aspects of personal care whilst maintaining and promoting independence.
• To ensure the home is safe and secure.
• To ensure regular checks are carried out throughout the night for each resident's individual needs (in relation to the home's guidelines and policies).
• To ensure that all night documentation is completed and signed for.
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of all records required to be kept by CQC.

Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience

• Minimum of NVQ 2 working towards NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff and to be a team player.
• Communicate and interact effectively with both residents and staff.